Swimming Pools & Spas in Santa Clara County, CA (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Santa Clara County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Pool Permits

In unincorporated Santa Clara County, a building permit from the Department of Planning and Development is required to construct a residential pool or spa. The County Code includes a dedicated swimming pool division (Division B18), and pools are also regulated as accessory uses under the Zoning Ordinance.

Santa Clara County Swimming Pool Permits

Some Restrictions

Cal. Health & Safety Code § 115922 (Swimming Pool Safety Act)

When a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with at least two of the following seven drowning prevention safety features ... Before the issuance of a final approval for the completion of permitted construction or rem...

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Fencing & Safety Requirements

Residential pools and spas must meet California's Swimming Pool Safety Act. When a building permit issues for a new or remodeled single-family pool or spa, the owner must install at least two of seven drowning-prevention features, and new pools need anti-entrapment suction outlet covers.

Santa Clara County Pool Safety Rules

Some Restrictions

Cal. Health & Safety Code § 115922 (Swimming Pool Safety Act)

When a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with at least two of the following seven drowning prevention safety features: (1) An enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 115923 and isolates the swimming pool ...

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Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Santa Clara County

5 cities in Santa Clara County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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